Sykesville, MD

Sykesville, Maryland

Sykesville, Maryland, in Carroll county, is 11 miles NW of Columbia, Maryland (center to center) and 19 miles W of Baltimore, Maryland. About 4,197 people people live in Sykesville.

The People and Families of Sykesville

In Sykesville, about 58% of adults are married. Sykesville has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of the town spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sykesville had a median family income of $75,758. Overall, families in Sykesville are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the town are below middle class. It turns out that people in Sykesville tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($9,900) in Sykesville than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Crime and Safety

Residents of Sykesville enjoy its low crime rate.

Sykesville Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Sykesville, about 67% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the town tends to be newer than in most towns. The average property tax bill in Sykesville is higher than that of most other communities in Maryland.

Commuting

In Sykesville, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Sykesville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maryland):

Category	Trophy
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 3%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 10%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Sykesville, MD

Comparing Sykesville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Sykesville Almanac

Sykesville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Sykesville Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Sykesville, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Wal-Mart in Sykesville

Sykesville High Schools (2004)

LIBERTY HIGH
5855 BARTHOLOW RD
410-751-3560
Serves 1,142 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18

SOUTH CARROLL SR. HIGH
1300 W OLD LIBERTY RD
410-751-3575
Serves 1,139 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Sykesville Colleges

(List of All Maryland Colleges)

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